Road to bnrs3

[loki]

@loki, please ban me.

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[MajesticBlueNTO]

Considering going bt this summer,bnrs3 to be specific. Went with this instead of gtx because i want around 350whp and beaner is cheaper than the gtx.

However i wanna prepare my car first
It has 150k km so i wanna do some maintenance first. Imma star with cleaning the valves and IM. Now that ill be taking it off i was thinking on replacing the injector seals n studs(cpe ), tb gasket and coolant bypass(jbr) intage gasket(jbr) occ, egr delete. Spark plugs. Any other thing i should upgrade or take a look at while im at it?

I dont feel confident doing this work myself tbh. Ill be taking it to jimmy probably, any approximate for this kind of labour?

Ohhh sorry i didnt explain well. Yeahh i have a list of modss:big intake,ebcs,dp,rp,battery tray, eithrr tr8 with jbr piping or cs tmic(depends on budget). I was thinking on getting external wastegate but needa research more about that.

I was inquiring more about the work in the IM. I know its not required but im sure it will help my engine to function better

stick with full bolt-on K04.... ~300 whp is good enough if you want to keep it a daily driver.

with K04, yes to:
* intake valves cleaning
* injector seals
* egr (just unplug it)
* spark plugs
* downpipe
* tmic or fmic
* tune

you can save some money as well by not doing the:
* TB gasket and coolant bypass
* intake manifold gasket
* ebcs - not really required with the k04
* external wastegate, not needed
* ported Intake Manifold? nice to have but not a necessity
* battery tray, not needed - ask anyone with a 51R on their MS3 how much fun it is starting in the winter
* bigger turbo inlet and intake - nice to have but not a necessity

IMO, go with a bigger intake, tmic, downpipe, and maybe a ebcs and tune. All this will get you considerably more hp than you have now, at least 40whp more. Maybe that will be enough for you. On that note I have a Corksport tmic for sale in the FS section now.

^sums it up nicely. try full bolt-on K04 with tune before springing the money on a BNR.


thought you were selling the ms3? .... here's something to ponder...
* sell ms3 for 2008-2009 135i
* buy used Cobb AP, used N54 downpipes, drop-in air filter, new or used FMIC
and for less than $2000 in mods, you'll have ~400 whp going to the right wheels

[crasth]

stick with full bolt-on K04.... ~300 whp is good enough if you want to keep it a daily driver.

with K04, yes to:
* intake valves cleaning
* injector seals
* egr (just unplug it)
* spark plugs
* downpipe
* tmic or fmic
* tune

you can save some money as well by not doing the:
* TB gasket and coolant bypass
* intake manifold gasket
* ebcs - not really required with the k04
* external wastegate, not needed
* ported Intake Manifold? nice to have but not a necessity
* battery tray, not needed - ask anyone with a 51R on their MS3 how much fun it is starting in the winter
* bigger turbo inlet and intake - nice to have but not a necessity




^sums it up nicely. try full bolt-on K04 with tune before springing the money on a BNR.


thought you were selling the ms3? .... here's something to ponder...
* sell ms3 for 2008-2009 135i
* buy used Cobb AP, used N54 downpipes, drop-in air filter, new or used FMIC
and for less than $2000 in mods, you'll have ~400 whp going to the right wheels

Yeahhh thats some good advicee... Imma follow it. Bolt ons only for now and tune. And ill see how i like it.

Regarding selling my car, yes i was going to but i started thinking deeply... I bought mine for 12k, i already made the investment on ap,hpfp,intake,rmm. Engine is still in good shape,clutch too, i just want a tad more of power. Lets say 3k goes in all the mods... I cant find a car thats 2010, with great interior, with all the great tech features gps etc... For 16k. Just an old sti is around 18k(2005) so i rather have no payments for the next 4 years and mod my car that i already know its not a lemon. That was the reason i didnt sell it. Plus the mazda community is very cool. #tm3

[Aitch]

@Kiyomi @Fack_Dude the next time you guys start this you can both enjoy a vacation.

[loki]

@crasth you should dyno your car at the next dyno day

It's probably making alot less power than you think, if you could get it up to the 275-300 whp range you'd notice a big difference.

I gave a range because no one knows for sure how your motor will take to mods and a tune

[boyracer]

I've got a BNR that's looking for a new home.

[crasth]

@crasth you should dyno your car at the next dyno day

It's probably making alot less power than you think, if you could get it up to the 275-300 whp range you'd notice a big difference.

I gave a range because no one knows for sure how your motor will take to mods and a tune

"Braah" my stg 1 ms3 pushes 400hp..... I feel it in my butt dyno....loooll..

Yeahh i always wondered the same.. The fastest car ive owned is this one so yeah u might be right. I know once i was in a 300who genesis and hollyyy sh**. That was fun. Im down for the next dyno day and ill get to meet u guys so thats cool

[nigvlb_]

Hey man .. just noticed this thread. Did you end up going S3 yet??

[MikeTheCheek]

bump

[NoMashMs3]

hey crass ssssstthh, any s3 yet?

[nigvlb_]

hey crass ssssstthh, any s3 yet?

If i recall, he went with a GTI K03 instead of bigger turbo.

[NoMashMs3]

Ah I'm still curious if he's still on the rd